Greencastle celebration focuses on Mother Earth

Friday

Apr 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM

A group of local business people, artisans and musicians are holding the first “Giving Back to Mother Earth Festival” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Jerome R. King Playground in Greencastle.

GREENCASTLE — A group of local business people, artisans and musicians are holding the first “Giving Back to Mother Earth Festival” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Jerome R. King Playground in Greencastle.

The festival will feature arts, crafts, food, music and demonstrations for all ages.

Three downtown Greencastle businesses came together to organize the event: Anna’s Paperworks, Fairy Godmother and Sweet Pea Desserts.

“Green is not only a goal — it is an everyday process,” said Garon Gembe, president of Graphics Universal, one of the event’s sponsors. “In order to maintain our longtime commitment to preserve and protect the environment for future generations ... ‘green’ is what we must do every day!”

Activities

Six local bands are lined up to play for the day, including Hexbelt, Suzi B & The Family Tree, Mickley/Paul Duo, Sean Clever from LOVEHATETHING, The Boro Boogie Pickers and Matt Texter.

Demonstrations from Zen Dragon Martial Arts and the Mason-Dixon Roller Vixens will also happen at the playground.

Forty-four vendors are set to feature handmade arts and crafts including jewelry, candles, paper crafts, soaps, clothing and photography. In addition, 18 business vendors will be present with goods, services and information.Raffles for different vendor- and business-donated items and services will be drawn as well.

Food will be available from Gary’s Pig Roast, Smokin’ D’s Roadhouse BBQ, Amber’s Country Catering, The Baker’s Nook, Sweet Pea Desserts, Have a Little Faith Delights and Keystone Kettle Popcorn. Rita’s of Greencastle will also serve its popular Italian Ice.

A specially designated children’s area will feature recycled art projects, and a specially designated adults’ area will feature wine and beer tasting cigars and a jam session.

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